Take By Mouth Every 12 Hours

So I'm not to good at swallowing pills and my doctor prescribed me amoxicillin for my double ear infection. I was wondering if when it says by mouth if it means I have to swallow it whole or if I can chew it up cause it doesn't say on the prescription. ## Hello, Connor! How are you? They aren't time released, so you could chew them, but it's going to taste horrible. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just finished taking 500 mg. amoxicillin every 12 hours for 5 days. Now I'm supposed to take 500mg of tinidazole 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days and clarithromycin 500 mg. 1 tablet every 12 hours. Is it ok to take the...

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If I took my antibiotic at 8 in the morning and it says to take one pill every 12 hours what time would my next one be? ## If you took the first one at 8am, then you should take the next at 8pm, and so on. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My script says take 2 tablets every day by mouth. Should I take 2 at one time or 1 every 12 hrs? ## I'm supposed to take 500 mg. clarithromycin every 12 hours for 5 days WITH 500 mg tinidazone twice daily for 5 days so I'm totally confused. Do I take them at the same time?

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I get a bit confused. I was taking Norco 7.5/325 every 8 hours and now taking Oxymorphone HCL ER 15mg every 12 hours. Should I take them at like 8 am & 8 pm and then the same the next day? To keep it on even times? That way I can mark it off on my appt. book. ## She told me only 2 per day, and that was it! ## I had a stroke and memory loss, and I just wanted to make sure I could keep myself on a schedule. ## Hello, Sam! How are you doing? Yes, that's fine and the best way to take them. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm condoxcyline every 12 hours.i took it at 3when d...

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I have to take my meds every 12 hours. I took my first dose at 3pm. When do I take the next? ## The next dose should be taken at 3am, according to FDA guidelines. Thus, if you don't wish to be up at 3am, you may want to change your dosing schedule. What medication are you taking? Knowing this would enable me to provider with more precise information. ## 3 am and then the next day at 3 pm and so on. ## I'm taking a antibiotic for my sinus infection. It says to take it every 12 hours by mouth. So what does that mean? ## It means that you should take the recommended dose once every 12 hours. So if you took one dose at 9 am, you should take the next dose at 9 pm. Does that make sense? ## It depends on the drug. Is it time critical such as a diabetic med or an antibiotic. Diabetic me...

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What does it mean "take 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours × 2 days" should i only take it for 2 days or every 2 days?? ## Hello, Miri! How are you? According to the FDA prescription writing information, that would be taking one every 8 hours for 2 days. Which medication is it? Perhaps I can provide you with more information on it, if you post back and clarify! ## Take hydrocodone every 12 hours as needed for pain - how many pills should be prescribed? ## What does it mean to take 2 tablets every four hours? My doctor prescribed me some sinuend tablets to take 2 every 4 hours. How many must I take in a day? ## However many they want. When my friend broke her ankle they gave her 3 days worth.

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I took a percocet 10-325 at 9 pm it's now 12:45 am and was wondering if I had to wait full 6 hours or can I take another ## Hello, Crystal! How are you? The Oxycodone in Percocet can be habit forming and, if you take it more frequently than as prescribed, you also run the risk of overdose, especially due to the Acetaminophen in it. Thus, it would be best to not change your dosing frequency, without your doctor's approval. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic that may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm having terrible pain with kidney stones. My apt it's not for another 13 hrs Can I take Oxycontine 10-325 more often than every 5-6 hrs to control the pain? ## I am o...

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I take 1 Percocet every 6 hours for pain and I have 60 tablets how long should they last? ## Hello, Penny! How are you? If you take them every 6 hours, then 60 tablets would last 15 days. However, if the prescribing instructions from your doctor say to take as needed, then your doctor may expect them to last longer. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## If the doctor prescribes every 4 hours that 6 pills a day six times 10 is 60....Meaning 10 days 60 pills where the hell did you get 15 ## I received 120 pills on January 9 and I take them every 6 hours today is January 30 bow many pills ...

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How many days should 14 norcos that I'm supposed to take every 4-6 hours last me until I can ask for a refill? ## Hello, Nato! How are you? How was it prescribed, are you supposed to take it as needed, or does it tell you to take them regularly? I need this additional information in order to answer your question. The FDA classifies this medication as narcotic analgesic, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. ## I have $120 for that the doctor gave me he told me to take one every 4 to 6 hours how many days should that last me

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Please tell me whaT this means. ,I thought it was one pill twice a day. Please advise. Tammy ## Hello, Tammy! How are you? According to the FDA prescribing instructions, that would be telling you take 2 capsules every 12 hours, for a total of 4 capsules a day. What medication has been prescribed? This additional information may enable me to help you more.

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Want to know safely how soon can another dose can be taken after the first dose 100mg ,trazadone ## Hello, Ray Ray! How are you? Trazodone is a tetracyclic antidepressant that is also sometimes used to help with insomnia. The dosing schedule depends on how your doctor has prescribed it, since it's generally taken 2 or 3 times a day. If they've told you to take it twice a day, then that would be approximately every 12 hours, if it's 3 times a day that would be approximately every 8 hours. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Should a 12mcg/hr Fentanyl patch last longer than 6-7 hrs? I'm on a patch and it doesn't seem to work. ## Yes, they usually last about 72 hours, according to FDA reports, though some people with very severe pain change them every 48 hours. The NIH warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. How long have you been using it? Are you on any other medications?

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My bottle just says take two by mouth every day does this mean I take them both together at once or twice a day? ## Hi Ashley, Usually when dosing instructions note that you should take two pills daily, it is either referring to 1 pill every twelve hours or both pills in one sitting. I'm surprised that it doesn't actually clarify this on the packaging label though. In either case, from what I've researched, most of the dosing guidelines for Prednisone are "1 pill orally every 12 hours", depending on what condition you're using it for. I would however recommend confirming this with your doctor, since every case is different. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Prednisone Details I hope this info helps! ## I was given Prednisone 20mg take 3 tables by...

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Was taking perc5-325 for 4 yrs every 12 hrs. Got to the point it wasn't working for me animore .now I'm on ms 15mg twice a day .any suggestions on this pill .kinda a nervous. Thank you. ## Hello, Mariah! How are you? MS Contin contains the active ingredient Morphine. The FDA classifies it as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. It would basically be equivalent to taking a 10/325mg Percocet every 12 hours, however, the MS Contin is time released, so you may get better pain control with it. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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letters on one side ABG other side 60 ## THIS IS NOT MORPHINE NOR IS IT A 5mg TABLET!!!! This tablet contains 60mgs of Oxycodone Controlled Release, a generic for Oxycontin, so this is a VERY potent narcotic pain medication. The normal dosing is one tablet every 12 hours, but you should follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Read more: Who told you that is was 5mgs of Morphine? ## Dont give false info abg 60 is morphine 60mg cr ## Unkewl is right, ABG 60 is in fact Morphine 60 mg. Check out this related discussion thread: Orange Pill Abg And 60... Is This Morphine Or Oxy ## That is correct, wow, my sincerest apologies, that was my error.

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I have been taking methadone 20 mg every 6 hours for 2 years and was started on Lyrica 150 mg twice a day. Ifeel very weird after only taking the Lyrica one time. I want to know if this is normal or do I need to take the media at different times? ## Hello, Cathy! How are you? What symptoms are you describing by saying you felt weird? I'm sorry, but I need more details, before I can say whether or not it was normal. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lyrica as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, weight gain and mood swings. However, I did not find any interactions or problems listed between it and the Methadone, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. ## Anyone else have WC decline payment of Oxy? After paying for it for 12 years? Now...

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My doctor changed my dose from 6 mg extended release to 12 mg extended release. I hope this will help. How much 12 mg will be released in my system at once?? I take 2 every 12 hours. ## Hello, Chris! How are you? I'm sorry, but I have no information on the exact release rate of the ones you're taking. How are they working for your pain? This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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My doctor has switched me from Percocet 5/325 X2 Every four hours to oxycodine 10mgs but Sometimes they make me feel really sick and sleepy. I can be nauseated and sleeping at work. Can I break these in half ? ## No, this is a regular release formulation, so yes, you can cut or break them, as long as your doctor approves. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Cant split slow release thr coating is made to release a small dose in a 12 hr period and it is dangerous ! Never do that w slow release meds ! Even says it in the meds right up that pharmacist prints out. Good luck !

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My doctor told me to up my hydromorphone from 6 mg to 12 mg extended release. I was taking 6 mg extended every 12 hours with 4 mg enstant release every 4 hours. Now I'm taking 12mg extended release every 12 hours with 1mg enstant release every 4 hours. How is that upping my dose?? Wasn't the 6 mg extended release with the 4 mg enstant release every 4 hours more then I'm taking now ?? Please help. ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Yes, you are correct. Adding up the two 6mgs a day and the 6 4mg one comes out to 36mgs daily. But 12 mgs twice a day, plus 1mg 6 times a day is only 30mgs. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Have you asked your doctor ab...

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Take 1 or 2 tabs by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain. I had foot surgery Friday afternoon, and was home by 3. I took 2 of these tabs at 3:30PM. My Rx is for 30 tabs. 6:30 2 more, 9:30 x 1, 1:00 x1. 4:30 x1 8:ooAM x 1 12:00 x 1 3:30 x 1 7:00 x1 10:00 x 1 2:00 X11,1:00 x 1, 11:00 x 1, 1:00 x 1, And I have taken 600 mg IBU inbetween with these doeses. I haave called my Podiatist but he says to continue this schedues. ## Hello, Angel! How are you? You need to make sure that you stay under 3,000mgs of Acetaminophen daily, it can be fatally toxic to exceed that. The FDA classifies this mediation as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. What is your pain level? ## He...

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Was given this to take every 12 hours by my pain doctor due to severe pain and having to have spinal and neck surgery. It really doesn't help and now people are telling me it's generic. It has 40 on one side and op on the other side. ## Hello, Punkin! How are you? No, the tablets with the OP marking are manufactured by Purdue Pharma and they are the name brand Oxycontin. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. However, not every medication works for everyone that tries it, so you may need to try something else. Is there anything else I can help with? ## punkin: you would have to look at your rx bottle cuz it should say wha...

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